Leave the symbols of Nazi persecution alone, Billy Joel
August 26, 2017 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
Billy Joel’s decision to sport a yellow star on the front and back of his jacket during a concert this week was a nod to history that the singer may not have been aware of…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org. Read more
On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner
August 26, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
Not a week goes by when Israel does not contribute to the betterment of humanity. Here are some of the latest examples. Read more
Brisbane’s non-orthodox congregations merge
August 26, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
Brisbane’s two major non-orthodox communities have reunited following 10 years of separation. Read more
Netanyahu meets Kushner
August 25, 2017 by Agencies
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with US Presidential Advisor Jared Kushner and an American delegation including Envoy Jason Greenblatt, US Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy Dina Powell and US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman. Read more
First-ever Knesset delegation to South Africa
August 25, 2017 by Agencies
A delegation of Members of Knesset has completed a weeklong official visit to South Africa – the first such trip by Israeli lawmakers to the country. Read more
They still don’t get it…writes Michael Kuttner
August 25, 2017 by Michael Kuttner
Despite the recent terror events in Spain and elsewhere it is patently obvious that most politicians and communal leaders are still in a state of blissful self induced denial. Read more
Rabbi addresses political leaders in Canberra
August 25, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
President of the Rabbinical Council of Australia and New Zealand Rabbi Yaakov Glasman has delivered a speech in the presence of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorton at a Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfast. Read more
Give up control…writes Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
August 25, 2017 by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Our sages say: “He who gets angry is like an idol worshipper.” We can understand that losing our temper is ineffective and detrimental to our personal growth. But comparing anger with idolatry seems a little overboard and harsh. Why is it so severe? Read more
Swastikas close to ACT synagogue
August 24, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
A member of the ACT parliament has spoken about the daubing a swastika on a path close to a synagogue in the nation’s capital. Read more
The never-ending peace process farce…writes Isi Leibler
August 24, 2017 by Isi Leibler
Unless the U.S. is willing to bite the bullet and finally confront Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority, the forthcoming mission to the region by U.S. representatives Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt to “restart the peace process” on behalf of President Donald Trump may prove to be highly counterproductive. Read more
Netanyahu has met with Putin
August 24, 2017 by Agencies
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken of his meeting mite Russian president Vladimir Putin. Read more
Book Week upset
August 24, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
It is Book Week across Australia when primary school aged children are urged to celebrate books by dressing up as a character from a book…including one of a boy in a concentration camp.
Two old friends and a stranger…a music review by Fraser Beath McEwing
August 24, 2017 by Fraser Beath McEwing
The SSO concert last night just kept getting better as it went from Mendelssohn to Mackey to Dvorak. Read more
Multicultural tour of Jewish Sydney
August 23, 2017 by Community newsdesk
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ inaugural Bus Tour of Jewish Sydney gave a historic, demographic and geographic overview of the community. Read more
BINA celebrates 20 years
August 23, 2017 by Community Editor
The BINA program founded by Rabbi Michoel Gourarie in Sydney has celebrated its 20th anniversary. Read more
The President has a special obligation to condemn the racist Right
August 23, 2017 by Alan Dershowitz
All decent Americans have an obligation to condemn the violent bigotry of the Nazi and KKK demonstrators in Charlottesville or wherever else they spew their poisonous and threatening rhetoric…writes Alan M. Dershowitz. Read more
South Africa expected to boycott Africa-Israel summit in October
August 23, 2017 by Agencies
South Africa is expected to boycott a major Africa-Israel summit in Togo in October. The gathering will include leaders from 25-30 African nations. Read more
Sydney girl scores third prize in national art competition
August 22, 2017 by Community Editor
Adena Sheps from Emanuel School in Sydney has received the 3rd place prize in the National Harry Bell Memorial Art Competition proudly sponsored by JNF, AICC, Shekinah Tours, Beersheba 100 Committee, Melbourne Racing Club, and The Jericho Cup. Read more
New Tel Aviv-Jerusalem rail undergoes first test run
August 22, 2017 by Agencies
The highly anticipated Tel Aviv-Jerusalem railway embarked on its maiden voyage Sunday, in the first successful test run of the new rail link connecting the major Israeli cities. Read more
Kangarusski leadership conference
August 22, 2017 by Community newsdesk
Kangarusski has held its inaugural Australian leadership convention for the Russian Speaking Jewish Community. Read more
Maudie – a movie review by Roz Tarszisz
August 22, 2017 by Roz Tarszisz
In this engrossing story of triumph over physical adversity, you have to wait for beauty to emerge. Read more
Imogen Cooper gave a scholarly performance
August 22, 2017 by Fraser Beath McEwing
Although the tiger never got out of the cage, English pianist Imogen Cooper gave an impeccable account of Beethoven, Haydn and Ades at Sydney’s Recital Hall…writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more
ABC explain Israel’s omission on a map
August 22, 2017 by J-Wire Staff
ABC television news has defended itself after screening a graphic showing a map of the Middle East showing Palestine and not Israel, causing a member of the community post it on his Facebook. Read more
Trump must question Abbas-PLO commitment to peace with Israel
August 21, 2017 by David Singer
The planned visit to the Middle East at the end of August by President Trump’s Senior Advisor Jared Kushner, Special Envoy for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt and Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategy Dina Powell – presents a wonderful opportunity for them to test the commitment of the PLO and its leader Mahmoud Abbas to concluding a peace treaty with Israel…writes David Singer. Read more
Feintooner – Enemies: A love story
August 21, 2017 by Feintooner
The week’s cartoon from Feintooner… Read more
Jewish Care receives Better Practice Commendation Award
August 21, 2017 by Ayal Tusia
Jewish Care Victoria has been awarded the highly regarded Best Practice Commendation Award from the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. Read more
E-Zone provides a look into the future
August 21, 2017 by Michelle Favero
Sydney’s Emanuel School’s annual careers event E-Zone attended by Years 11 and 12 students, showcased a variety of careers and career paths. Read more
Kindertransport – a theatre review by David Kary
We need to step outside of ourselves and into the ‘shoes’ of another human being to truly understand and accept them. Read more
On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner
August 19, 2017 by J-Wire
This week’s examples illustrate how Israel continues to lead the world in so many ways. Read more
Let’s talk about sex: the aftermath of Charlottesville
August 18, 2017 by Ben Cohen - JNS.org
The scene is Paris in the late 19th century. At a glittering ball, a handful of eligible gentilhommes eagerly circled the charming Comtesse de La Rochefoucauld—something of an Ivanka Trump in her day—in the hope of being granted a dance…writes Ben Cohen/JNS.org. Read more
